Senior Tamil actor Sathyaraj stars in Tribanadhari Barbarik, with anchor Udaya Bhanu in a key role. The teaser and trailer impressed, but let’s see how the film connects with the audience.
Tribanadhari Barbarik Movie Story: Shyam (Sathyaraj), a psychologist, lives for his grand daughter Nidhi (Meghana) after losing his son and daughter-in-law. Though he understands others’ minds and problems, he breaks down when Nidhi suddenly goes missing.
At the same time, Ram (Vasishta N. Simha), who dreams of settling abroad, needs 30 lakhs and works as a cab driver. His friend Dev (Kranthi Kiran) is involved in drug smuggling, while lady don Vakili Padma (Udaya Bhanu) holds a milk business. How these connect to Nidhi’s disappearance forms the rest of the story.
Performances: Sathyaraj shines in a key role. Vasishta and Satyam Rajesh impress, while VTV Ganesh surprises in a serious role. Udaya Bhanu makes a strong comeback with good screen presence. Sanchi Rai, Meghana, Karthikeya, and Motta Rajendran also justify their roles.
Technical Aspects: Director Mohan Srivatsa weaves Tribandhari Barbarik around the mythological character Barbarik, blending it with a sensitive issue about dangers faced by girls today. Though the attempt is good, the narration turns confusing, especially in the first half, and the second half takes time to pick up.
The climax twists and message, however, are convincing. Producer Vijaypal Reddy Adidhala spent without compromise, ensuring solid casting and production values. The technical team’s hard work is evident, with decent music and a crisp 2h 8m runtime as added strengths.
Analysis: Overall, Tribanadhari Barbarik picks a strong point but ends up as a simple film due to the lack of gripping narration. Its success in theatres is uncertain, but such movies have better chances to impress audiences on OTT platforms.
Verdict: An interesting mix of myth and social issues, but weak narration stops it from becoming gripping. Works partly for its climax and message.
Bottom Line: Good point, but weak narration.
Rating: 2.5/5
